Alexei Romanov

Alexei Alexeievich Romanov (born 17 April 1938) is a Cryillian artist and painter.

Being the youngest child and only son of Prince Alexei and Lilia Pietrzak, he became the heir.

Father
During the months leading up to the execution, Alexei befriended a young Bolshevik officer by the name of Ivan Lapotnikov. Initially wary of the young prince, Lapotnikov grew to love him and treat him like a son.

On the night of 16 July 1918, Lapotnikov advised Alexei to avoid going down into the cellar and to follow him if this ever happens.

During the early hours of 17 July 1918, the royal family were woken up by the Bolsheviks for an important update. While trying to carry Alexei, the czar hurt his back and asked Lapotnikov to hold the prince instead. The officer was never seen again.

When the family were brought downstairs, the Bolsheviks realized Alexei was nowhere to be found. They searched everywhere and could not locate his whereabouts, with one officer adding that he couldn't possibly survive alone. They lied to the family about Alexei being safe and the execution went on.

He decided to bring Alexei to a safe haven. They fled west and soon settled in Cryillia.